Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report
Fox News
New study reveals colorectal cancer is rising fastest in adults 20-49, yet only 37% of eligible people get screened. Early detection offers 95% survival.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Adults 65 and younger comprise nearly half (45%) of all new colorectal cancer cases — a significant increase from 27% in 1995, states the report, which was published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
The disease is rising fastest among adults 20 to 49 years old, at a rate of 3% per year.
New research analyzing over 20 years of studies has found that eating a handful of pecans daily may improve heart health by reducing total cholesterol and LDL levels.
Iran airstrikes hit Dubai after the weekend's U.S.-Israel attack, forcing American tourists to scramble for flights home. A New Hampshire woman recounts her terrifying story.
A vegetarian diet was linked to a lower chance of reaching 100 in a study of 5,000+ Chinese adults aged 80 and older, but only among underweight participants.
Microsoft 365 Copilot bug exposed confidential emails since Jan. 21, bypassing data loss prevention. Learn how the AI accessed restricted content.
Gestala, a Chinese startup, is developing non-invasive brain-computer interface technology using focused ultrasound waves to treat chronic pain and neurological conditions.
Punch, the infant macaque at a zoo in Japan, reaches a major milestone in social integration, as he's seen cuddling with a fellow monkey after being hand-reared with a stuffed toy.
Steak 'n Shake rolls out cryptocurrency wage bonuses as part of its maximum-wage employer initiative, drawing both praise and criticism from online users.
Roula De Miranda-Arce, 21, was left hanging 65 feet in the air after a chairlift prank went wrong at Big Bear Lake, California. Ski patrol at the resort came to her aid.
mRNA therapy shows promise for preventing type 1 diabetes in early animal testing, though human trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness of the nanoparticle approach.
Airlines prepare for record-breaking spring break travel surge as Americans 'prioritize experiences'
U.S. airlines are preparing for record spring travel, with 171 million passengers expected between March and April, marking a 4% increase from last year.
Israeli hospitals evacuate 777 people underground as war with Iran continues. Twelve deaths reported while medical centers restructure operations.
Daily peanut butter consumption helped adults 65 and older stand up from chairs 1.2 seconds faster after six months, according to a new study. Experts reveal why this is important.
During a routine patrol by the Guardia di Finanza in June 2025, Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae in the Ionian Sea off Apulia.